Legíveis

Legíveis is the plural form of the adjective legível in Portuguese, used to describe text or representations that can be read easily. In typography and design, a passage, interface, or sign is considered legível when its characters are quickly recognized and its meaning is conveyed with minimal effort. The related noun legibilidade refers to the overall quality of readability.

Several factors influence legíveis. Typeface design and font size are primary, as well as letter spacing, line height, and line length. High-contrast color combinations, moderate stroke width, and simple letterforms increase legibilidade, while ornate or condensed fonts, excessive tracking, or long lines can hinder it. In digital contexts, screen resolution and anti-aliasing also affect legibilidade.

User and situational factors matter: aging eyes, visual impairments, reading distance, ambient lighting, and display modality (print vs. screen) all change how legíveis text appears. Accessibility standards, including WCAG, provide practical targets; for example, a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for larger text helps ensure legíveis for a broad audience.

Practically, legíveis is a central consideration in publishing, signage, and user interface design. Designers aim to maximize legibilidade by selecting appropriate typefaces, sizes, spacing, and color contrasts, balancing aesthetics with readability for diverse readers and contexts.